芯片级原子气室的研究进展

Recent progress of Chip-Scale atomic vapor cells

  • 摘要: 高灵敏度传感器在基础物理研究、空间磁场探测、地质监测及生物医学领域具有重要应用。基于量子力学原理的原子传感器(包括原子磁力仪、原子钟和原子陀螺仪)因其高灵敏度、低功耗和长期稳定性,已成为精密测量领域的关键技术。其核心部件原子气室通过塞曼效应实现量子态操控,其微型化集成不仅推动了原子磁力仪向便携式方向发展,还为原子钟的芯片化突破以及原子陀螺仪导航精度的提升奠定了基础。近年来,通过优化碱金属引入工艺、抗弛豫表面涂层技术及微纳加工技术,实现了原子气室在保持高性能的同时完成微型化设计,为量子传感技术在多领域的应用开辟了新路径。未来,原子气室的多功能集成与材料创新将进一步拓展其在时频基准、惯性导航及弱磁测量中的应用。

     

    Abstract: High-sensitivity sensors play a critical role in fundamental physics research, space magnetic field detection, geological monitoring, and biomedical applications. Atomic sensors, based on quantum mechanics principles such as atomic magnetometers, atomic clocks, and atomic gyroscopes, have emerged as pivotal technologies for precision measurements due to their exceptional sensitivity, low power consumption, and long-term stability. The atomic vapor cell, serving as the core component, facilitates quantum state manipulation via the Zeeman effect. Miniaturization and integration of these cells have not only advanced the development of portable atomic magnetometers but also provided a foundation for breakthroughs in chip-scale atomic clocks and enhanced navigation accuracy of atomic gyroscopes. Recent advancements in alkali metal introduction methods, anti-relaxation surface coatings, and micro-nano fabrication techniques have enabled the miniaturization of atomic vapor cells while preserving high performance, creating new opportunities for the deployment of quantum sensing technologies across diverse fields. Looking ahead, multifunctional integration and material innovations in atomic vapor cells are expected to further broaden their applications in time-frequency standards, inertial navigation systems, and weak magnetic field measurements.

     

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